Whitespace for Desktop launches in partnership with DataPro

11 Jan

Written By Whitespace Software Limited - Verisk

London, 11th January 2024 – Whitespace, the fully digital e-trading platform and a Verisk company, has announced the launch of “Whitespace for Desktop” in partnership with DataPro.

Whitespace for Desktop allows users to interact with Whitespace via Microsoft applications, enabling users to upload and download structured data from Excel to create draft contracts or inline Schedules of Values. It also allows for the insertion of contract defined data or entire MRC section contents from Whitespace contracts directly into documents using Word, enabling organisations to format and brand documents with the power and flexibility of Word.

Whitespace for Desktop offers a comprehensive email integration feature that streamlines communication and collaboration within the platform. Users can effortlessly draft emails using Whitespace contract data and receive desktop notifications and view additional information. Whitespace’s chat feature will also be integrated into the application, allowing for conversations across contracts through multiple chat windows.

Lee Timms, head of scaling and integration at Whitespace, said: “We are excited to launch Whitespace for Desktop using the innovation of DataPro and the power of Whitespace. It demonstrates the art of the possible with the Whitespace APIs, allowing our customers to interact with the Whitespace platform from familiar Office tools.”

Sam Stoppler, Full Stack Engineer at DataPro, added: “We are pleased to present Whitespace for Desktop, an innovative application that enhances the Whitespace contract management through Microsoft 365. This launch aligns seamlessly with the Whitespace platform, prioritising efficiency through a data-centric strategy and we look forward to the efficiencies that this application will deliver to the market.”

Whitespace Software Limited - Verisk

ORIGINS

Whitespace was established in 1985 with an initial focus on Lloyd’s members’ agents. If you are or ever have been a member of Lloyd’s, the chances are your underwriting capacity is or was handled by one of our systems. We remain the pre-eminent supplier to Lloyd’s member’s agents today with our systems supporting over £1bn of private capital.

SOLUTIONS, SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS

Over time we added broker systems, claims management software, and insurance risk pricing to our solution portfolio. We develop and support bespoke software when complexity, specialisation or competitive advantage requires it, and we have a reputation for technical excellence and an ability to work ‘close to the metal’ for the highest possible performance.

WHITESPACE PLATFORM

In 2015 we focused on new distributed databases and agile data techniques with a view to their application to insurance. Among other solutions, this led to the Whitespace Platform, a modern and integrated trading system for the global (re)insurance markets.

In March 2021 we were acquired by Verisk Specialty Business Solutions in a move that enables us to fast forward our growth ambitions and deliver world class solutions for our customers, and quickly. Coupled with our influential Advisory Board, we have a unique recipe for agility and success. We are excited about the future.

https://www.whitespace.co.uk